Acadian Flycatcher vs Amazonian Grey Elaenia

Empidonax virescens compared with Myiopagis cinerea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Acadian Flycatcher Amazonian Grey Elaenia
Scientific Name Empidonax virescens Myiopagis cinerea
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Tyrannidae Tyrannidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 14.2 cm (5.6 in) 11.4 cm (4.5 in)
Weight 12.633333333333333 g (0.45 oz) 10.7 g (0.38 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Acadian Flycatcher only

None

Amazonian Grey Elaenia only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Acadian Flycatcher

Least Concern

Amazonian Grey Elaenia

About These Birds

Acadian Flycatcher

The Acadian Flycatcher weighs about 13g and breeds in eastern North American forest ravines. It is identified by its sharp 'peet-sa' call and olive-green upperparts.

Amazonian Grey Elaenia

The Amazonian Grey Elaenia is a small tyrannid weighing about 11 g with an 11.4 cm wingspan, found in the canopy and mid-levels of Amazonian forest. It gleans insects and small fruits from foliage while moving quietly through the treetops.

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